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British Empiricism

Examination of the metaphysical and epistemological views of Locke and Berkeley, with perhaps some attention also to Hume. Prerequisite: either PHIL 322 or PHIL 350.

Class description

A study of the epistemological and metaphysical views of Locke and Berkeley. Topics will include innate ideas, abstract ideas, primary and secondary qualities, substance, knowledge of the external world, idealism, and personal identity.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Last Update by Gina S Gould
Date: 05/10/2005

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